Many people fear retrogrades, but they are a great support for reflecting on what's happening in your life, how you feel about it, and what you wish would change.

Right now, we are in Pluto retrograde. It began on May 1st and will end on October 11th (2023).

And, I, personally, am really feeling it! But it has led to some healing and forgiveness work that I really needed and it has shown me the truth about someone I was not seeing clearly. So it is turning out to be a good thing.

​I hope you will be kind to and loving with yourself during this Pluto retrograde season, and open to the transformation this season invites. I promise to do the same.

​Here are some ideas for making the most of it.

Here are some journal prompts you can use for self-reflection and exploration during Pluto retrograde:

(1) Reflect on your past: are their recurring themes or patterns you've noticed? How have they affected your well-being and growth?

(2) What are the unresolved issues: are there any unresolved emotional wounds or traumas from the past that still affect you? How do they show up in your thoughts, behaviors, or relationships?

(3) Explore your fears: what fears or anxieties are holding you back from embracing transformation and healing? Are there other ways that these fears limit you?

(4) Embrace vulnerability: in what ways can you allow yourself to be more vulnerable and open during this season of healing? How might your vulnerability lead to personal transformation and deeper connections with others?

5. Release what no longer serves you: what aspects of your life, habits, or beliefs no longer align with your true self? How can you let them go and create space for new growth and positive changes?

Here's a healing self-love meditation that you can do with your children:

Find a quiet and comfortable space where you and your child can sit together. Encourage your child to close her eyes and take a few deep breaths, while you guide her through the meditation.

Begin by asking your child to imagine a soft, warm light surrounding them. Let them know that this light represents love and healing energy.

Invite your child to place her hand on her heart and feel its gentle beating. Explain that her heart is a special place where love resides.

Together, take a moment to send love and gratitude to your hearts. Encourage your child to think of something they appreciate about themselves, and you can share something you appreciate about them as well.

Now, guide your child to imagine the heart light growing brighter and expanding with each breath. Let your child know that this light is filled with love, kindness, and acceptance.

As you continue breathing together, invite your child to imagine this loving light spreading throughout her entire body. 

Next, suggest that your child bring to mind any worries, fears, or negative thoughts she may have. Let her know it's okay to acknowledge these feelings.

Instruct your child to visualize these worries, fears, or negative thoughts as grey storm clouds hovering around them. Then, guide her to imagine her heart light growing even brighter, radiating warmth and love.

Together, visualize the light from your hearts expanding and enveloping those storm clouds. Explain to your child that the love and healing energy from your heart lights is gently transforming those clouds into light, fluffy clouds.

Encourage your child to breathe in deeply, imagining that she is breathing in love, and exhaling any remaining tension.

Take a moment of silence together, allowing your child to bask in the loving energy she has created within herself.

To conclude the meditation, invite your child to gently open her eyes when she's ready. Express your love and appreciation for sharing this meditation together, and let her know that she can return to this heart-centered space anytime.

By practicing this meditation together, you can foster a sense of self-love, mindfulness, and emotional well-being in your children. It's a beautiful way to bond and cultivate a nurturing environment of love and acceptance.

And it will be especially powerful during Pluto Retrograde season.

Share in the comments how Pluto Retrograde has affected you so far.

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine

P.S. I've got more self-love affirmations and a self-love journal for you. Purchase my self-love kit here.
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When you take a look at the placement of Venus in your natal chart, and also have a look at the house it is in, you may get some ideas about how best to love yourself more, and increase self-acceptance.
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I have Venus in Cancer and can definitely relate to this description. And from it, what comes to me about loving myself more is the need to dedicate time to self-care and nurturing/mothering myself, to look for ways to create privacy and safety when I need to process what I am feeling, and to find ways to appreciate and create beauty in my home, even though my budget is quite limited.

​My Venus in Cancer is in the 5th house. My understanding is that that is about self-identity and strengthening my sense of self. Also, about what I need to feel like I am living a good life. And that might mean simple activities that bring me joy, especially if I am doing them with family or friends.

So, best ways to love myself more...

(1) Make time for self-care, choosing simple self-nurturing activities, doing things I love with people I love. And this doesn't have to be big things. Just having dinner with friends on Sunday means a lot to me.

(2) Make time for processing my feelings and be careful about who I share those feelings with, so I feel safe if and when I do share them.

I am so grateful for the friends I can share my thoughts and feelings with. I haven't always had that. My closest friends are ones I am convinced are part of my soul family.

(3) Create moments when I can appreciate beauty. This might mean taking a walk in nature, or it could just mean opening the blinds and watching the trees move in the breeze.

(4) Make it a priority to create the life I want one day at a time. Sometimes I let days pass by without a lot of planning or thought - probably not the best idea.

When I'm fatigued, I can still plant myself in front of a book or movie.

(5) Give myself emotional warmth and the feel of a mother's love. Now, my mother passed away and I miss her a lot, so this might mean - in addition to mothering myself - that I need to seek connection with the divine Mother, through prayer or crystals or essential oils, etc.
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Over to you - have you found Venus in your chart? What does it imply about how you can love yourself more?

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine

In this post, I want to share a hygge morning self-love ritual, a self-love meditation and self-love affirmations.

Hygge is a Danish concept that is all about creating cozy, comfortable, and inviting spaces. It's about creating a warm atmosphere with the people and things around you, and it's about taking the time to enjoy life's simple pleasures.

Hygge encourages you to take time to slow down and appreciate the small moments in life. And I believe it's an easy way to nurture self-love.

It is a physical reminder that it's okay to practice self-care, that you are worthy of love and that you deserve to take time for yourself.

Practicing hygge can be a wonderful way to show yourself some love and kindness, and it can be a powerful way to cultivate feelings of self-love.

As we grow in our ability to love ourselves, that love can help us become the higher-frequency future self we are called to be. We can visualize our future with love, and make small changes in our lives now to help us reach our highest self.

By taking the time to practice self-love and focus on our growth, we can become our best selves and live the life we truly want.

But along the way we may struggle. We might find that as we try to become our best selves, we fall a little short of our own standards.

And when we do, that is when we need self-love and self-acceptance even more. Be kind and comforting, and give yourself some cozy, hygge self-care.

We're on the path and we're going to get there. There's no hurry. And loving ourselves more is part of the process.

If you're struggling with low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed, or discouraged, I hope this post will resonate with you. Let's get started!

(1) Wake up early, preferably before the sun rises. If not, just make sure you'll have a quiet space.

(2) Make yourself a warm cup of tea or coffee.

(3) Find a cozy spot to sit and make yourself comfortable.

(4) Take a few moments to be still and quiet. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the morning.

(5) Light a candle and open your journal.

(6) Write down three changes you are noticing in yourself, no matter how small. 

(7) Write down three positive affirmations about yourself. What do you like most about yourself?

(8) Take a few moments to reflect and think about what you wrote.

(9) Close your journal and meditate for a few minutes.

(10) End your ritual with a few moments of self-care. Do something that makes you feel good, like reading a book, taking a walk, or cuddling with a pet.

Begin by taking a few deep breaths in and out of your nose. Allow your body to relax as you breathe.

Now bring your attention to your heart center. Feel the love and self-empowerment that resides here.

Imagine a beautiful, glowing light radiating from your heart center. Feel this light growing brighter and brighter.

As it radiates outward, envision yourself wrapped in a cocoon of love. Allow this love to fill every cell of your being. Feel its warmth and acceptance.

Now visualize yourself as the best version of yourself: strong, confident, and empowered. Feel the power that comes with believing in yourself.

As you continue to breathe in and out, silently repeat to yourself: “I am enough. I am worthy. I am capable of achieving great things.”

Allow the positive energy to fill your entire body until you feel a sense of peace and strength. When you’re ready, slowly open your eyes and take a few moments to take in the feeling of self-love and empowerment.
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See you tomorrow!

Love, Jeanine
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